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TUB & SHOWER

Single Control, Pressure Balancing

Valve Body

Cuerpo de válvula monomando de equilibro

de presión para

BAÑERIA Y DUCHA

BAIN ET DOUCHE

Corps de mitigeur à régulation de pression

Lifetime Limited Mechanical & Pnish Warranty

Covers Pnish and Pfunction for as Long as You

(Commercial Applications Limit the Duration of the

Warranties as Provided Below)

Pster provides the following Warranties for its products. Proof of Purchase
may be required in order to obtain any of the benets set forth below.

Limited Warranties: Pster warrants that for as long as the original purchaser
owns the home in which the Pster product (the “Product”) is originally
installed, the Product will be free of all defects in material and workmanship
that would impair the intended and proper use of the Product. If the Product is
installed in a commercial application, the above mechanical warranty shall be
limited for a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase of the Product.

Pster warrants against deterioration of the Product’s nish for as long as
the original purchaser owns the home in which the Product is originally
installed. If the Product is installed in a commercial application, the above
nish warranty for Products that do not contain the Pforever nish shall be
limited to a period of ve (5) years from the date of purchase.

Exclusive Remedy: In the event of any defect in the Product that breaches
the foregoing warranties, Pster, at its option, will repair or replace the
defective part of the Product. Repair or replacement of the Product is the
exclusive remedy.

For any remedy under this warranty, Pster is to be notied describing the
problem. In order to notify Pster and receive assistance or service under
this warranty, the original purchaser may: (1) call 1-800-Pfaucet (1-800­732-8238) for a consumer service representative who can assist you, or (2)
write consumer service department c/o Pster Inc., 19701 DaVinci, Lake
Forest, CA 92610, and include a description of the problem, model number,
your name, address, phone number and approximate date of purchase, or (3)
email Pster’s customer service department by going to www.psterfaucets.
com, or (4) notify the location or distributor from which the Product was
purchased. In any case, you may be required to return the Product to Pster
for inspection and proof of purchase may be required.

Limitations and Exclusions:
PFISTER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES
OR LOSSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INCIDENTAL
AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE
LEGAL THEORY ASSERTED, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM OR BREACH
OF WARRANTY HEREUNDER OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, AND
WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT (including negligence
and strict liability).

Pster has the right to discontinue or modify any product at any time. Some
states do not allow limitations or exclusions of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

The above warranties do not cover damage resulting from improper
maintenance, repair, cleaning or installation, misuse, abuse, alterations,
accidents or acts of God.

Pster™

Own Your Home

Garantía Mecánica y sobre el Acabado Limitada de por Vida

Cubre las funciones y el acabado por el tiempo en que usted sea

(Las Aplicaciones Comerciales Limitan la Duración

Pster suministra las siguientes Garantías para sus productos. Es posible que
se requiera la presentación de una Prueba de compra para obtener cualquiera
de los benecios indicados a continuación.

Garantías Limitadas: Pster garantiza que por el tiempo en que el comprador
original sea propietario de la casa en el que se hubiese instalado inicialmente
el producto Pster (el “Producto”), este Producto estará libre de todo defecto
en material y mano de obra que pueda afectar el uso proyectado y correcto
del Producto. Si el Producto se instala en una aplicación comercial, la
garantía mecánica que antecede estará limitada a un período de diez (10)
años a partir de la fecha de compra del Producto.

Pster garantiza el acabado del Producto contra deterioro por el tiempo
en que el comprador original sea propietario de la casa en la que hubiese
instalado inicialmente el Producto. Si el Producto se instala en una
aplicación comercial, la garantía sobre el acabado que precede para
Productos que no contengan el acabado “Pforever” estará limitada a un
periodo de cinco (5) años a partir de la fecha de compra.

Recurso exclusivo: En el caso de que haya un defecto en el Producto que
viole las garantías que preceden, Pster, a su opción, reparará o reemplazará
la pieza defectuosa del Producto. La reparación o el reemplazo del Producto
es el recurso exclusivo.

Para todo recurso con respecto a esta garantía, Pster deberá ser noticado,
con una descripción del problema. Para noticar a Pster y recibir ayuda
o servicio bajo esta garantía, el comprador original puede: (1) llamar al
1-800-Pfaucet (1-800-732-8238) para hablar con un representante de servicio
al cliente que lo pueda ayudar, o (2) escribir al departamento de servicio
al consumidor, c/o Pster Inc., 19701 DaVinci, Lake Forest, CA 92610
U.S.A., e incluir una descripción del problema, el número del modelo, su
nombre, dirección, número de teléfono y fecha aproximada de compra, o
(3) enviar un e-mail al departamento de servicio al consumidor de Price
Pster entrando en la página web www.psterfaucets.com, o (4) avisarle al
lugar o al distribuidor en donde se compró el Producto. En cualesquiera de
los casos, podría pedírsele devolver el Producto a Pster para su inspección
y es posible que se requiera la presentación de una prueba de compra.

Limitaciones y Exclusiones:
PFISTER NO SE HARÁ RESPONSABLE DE NINGÚN OTRO DAÑO O
PERJUICIO, INCLUYENDO, PERO SIN ESTAR LIMITADO A DAÑOS
INCIDENTALES Y/O CONSECUENTES, SIN IMPORTAR LA TEORÍA LEGAL
A LA QUE SE ALEGUE, INCLUYENDO TODO RECLAMO O VIOLACIÓN DE
LA GARANTÍA PRESENTE O CUALQUIER OTRA CAUSA, Y YA SEAN COMO
RESULTADO DE LA LEY CONTRACTUAL O LA DE A NTECEDENTES
(incluyendo negligencia y responsabilidad estricta).

Pster tiene el derecho de discontinuar o modicar cualquier producto en
cualquier momento. Ciertos estados no permiten limitaciones o exclusiones
de daños incidentales o consecuentes, de manera que es posible que las
limitaciones o exclusiones que preceden no correspondan en su caso. Esta
garantía le otorga derechos legales especícos y es posible que usted también
tenga otros derechos que dieren entre un estado y otro.

Las garantías que preceden no cubren daños y perjuicios ocasionados
como resultado de mantenimiento, reparaciones, limpieza o instalación
inadecuados, mal uso, abuso, alteraciones, accidentes o causas de fuerza
mayor.

Pster™

propietario de su casa

de las Garantías)

Pster™

pour ce qui est de l’aspect mécanique et de la nition,

tant et aussi longtemps que vous serez propriétaire

(Garantie limitée en cas d’utilisation commerciale

Veuillez noter qu’une preuve d’achat peut être requise en cas de recours
au titre de la garantie.

Garantie limitée : Tant et aussi longtemps que l’acheteur sera propriétaire
du domicile dans lequel le produit Pfister a été installé, nous lui
garantissons que ce dernier sera exempt de tout défaut de matériau ou
vice de fabrication pouvant en entraver l’utilisation correcte tel que prévu.
Dans le cas des produits d’utilisation commerciale, la garantie exprimée
ci-dessus est restreinte à une période de dix (10) ans.

Par ailleurs, tant et aussi longtemps que l’acheteur sera propriétaire du
domicile dans lequel le produit Pster a été installé, nous lui garantissons
un article dont la nition ne pourra se détériorer. Dans le cas des produits
d’utilisation commerciale qui ne comportent pas la nition “Pforever”,
la garantie est restreinte à une période de cinq (5) ans.

Recours exclusif : En cas de défaut du produit relevant de la garantie,
le fabricant pourra, à sa discrétion, réparer ou remplacer la partie
défectueuse. Cette mesure constitue un recours exclusif.

Pour tout recours au titre de la garantie, les clients doivent communiquer
avec le fabricant pour lui faire part du problème. L’acheteur d’origine
peut : (1) composer le 1 800 732-8238 pour parler à un représentant
qui l’assistera; (2) écrire au service à la clientèle : Pster Inc., 19701
DaVinci, Lake Forest, CA 92610 U.S.A., et fournir une explication du
problème, en précisant le numéro de modèle, son nom, son adresse et
son numéro de téléphone, ainsi que la date d’achat approximative; (3)
communiquer par courrier électronique avec le service à la clientèle en
utilisant le site www.psterfaucets.com, ou (4) aviser le détaillant qui a
vendu le produit. On peut être obligé de retourner le produit au fabricant,
et une preuve d’achat peut être exigée.

Limitations et exclusions :
PFISTER NE SERA PAS RESPONSABLE DES AUTRES DOMMAGES
OU PERTES, Y COMPRIS LES DOMMAGES
INDÉPENDAMMENT DE TOUTE THÉORIE
TOUTE RÉCLAMATION SELON LAQUELLE IL Y AURAIT EU
RUPTURE DE GARANTIE, QUE CE SOIT PAR RAPPORT À UN
CONTRAT OU PAR VOIE DE NÉGLIGENCE (cela comprend la
négligence et la responsabilité stricte).

Pster se réserve le droit de discontinuer ou de modier un produit en
tout temps. Certaines provinces ne permettent pas l’exclusion ou la
limitation des dommages indirects, de sorte que la limitation exprimée
peut ne pas s’appliquer. La présente garantie octroie aux clients certains
droits d’ordre juridique, et ceux-ci pourraient en avoir d’autres, selon la
province où ils habitent.

La garantie ne s’applique pas aux dommages résultant d’un entretien, d’un
nettoyage ou d’une installation fautivement effectués, ou encore d’usages
fautifs, d'abus, de modications, d'accidents ou de catastrophes naturelles.

Une garantie limitée à vie

de votre domicile.

– voir ci-dessous)

JURIDIQUE, Y COMPRIS

INDIRECTS,

02-28-12 EO7947A

Copyright © 2012, Price Pster, Inc.

28371-0800

ENGLISH

Thank you for purchasing this Price Pster product. All Price Pster products are carefully engineered, and factory tested to
provide long trouble-free use under normal conditions. This valve is easy to install using basic tools and our easy to follow

illustrated instructions. If you have any questions regarding this product, call 1-800-Pfaucet (1-800-732-8238).

1 BEFORE PROCEEDING:

WARNING: Read all the instructions completely before proceeding. Price

Pster recommends calling a professional if you are uncertain about installing

this product!

This product should be installed in accordance with all local and state plumbing
and building codes.

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Use only 1z2” Iron or Copper Pipe between valve and tub spout (No PEX)!

2 WATER SHUT-OFF:

Locate water supply inlets and shut off water supply valves. These are usually
found near water meter.

SURFACE PREPARATION:

For optimum performance of your new Price Pster Single Control Pressure
Balancing Valve, a minimum water pressure of 20 PSI is required. Have the

basic tools ready for removal of old valve. If you are replacing an existing Valve,
disconnect the old valve and clean the mounting surface thoroughly. Align and
adjust water supply pipes to recommended dimensions. For new construction,
Install water supply pipes to recommended dimensions.

3

4

30”

TUB &

SHOWER

INSTALLATION

4C

FINISHED

WALL

48”

SHOWER

ONLY

FLOOR

4E

2 5/8” - 3 1/2”

4B

4D

SHWR

4A

3 TOOLS RECOMMENDED:

For Iron Pipe Installation:

● PTFE Plumber’s Tape or Thread Sealant ● Slotted screwdriver

● Phillips Screwdriver ● Adjustable wrench ● Pipe Wrench

● Flashlight ● Cloth

For soldered copper and non-standard installations, some additional tools may

be required.

4 VALVE INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be sure to position Valve Body (4A) correctly in wall, ”SHWR”

marking up.

Depth (4B) for valve body in wall is measured from center of shower outlet (4D)
to nished wall surface (4C). Minimum distance (4B) is 2 5/8" and maximum
is 3 1/2". Height is measured from bottom of oor (4E) to center of valve body
(30" for Tub & Shower and 48" for Shower only).

5

5C

5B

5B

5A

5 SECURING VALVE BODY

3

/16” Dia. Screw holes (5B) are provided to secure Valve Body (5A) to framing

(5C) or other solid support. For special direct mount (Thin Wall Installation) go
to step 18. For PEX installation, connect PEX lines prior to securing.

2

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6 7

HOT

6B

7D

6A

IRON PIPE

PEX PIPE

6D

COPPER

PIPE

6A

6D

6A

HOT

HOT

6F

6B

6B

6B

6B

6C

6C

6C

6A

COLD

6A

COLD

6A

7A

7C

48”

7B

8” Min

7D

7 TUB & SHOWER OUTLET CONNECTIONS

Connect Shower (7A) and Tub (7B) Outlet Pipes to Valve Body (7C). Connect
Pipe Elbows (7D) (not included) to ends of both pipes. We recommend using
drop elbows (7D) (not included). Securely fasten to framing or other solid
support. The height for outlet pipes is measured from the center of pipe elbow
to center of the valve body, as shown.

WARNING: For Iron Pipe Connections or threaded ttings, use thread

sealant or PTFE Plumber’s tape according to manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING: Use only

1

/2” Iron or Copper Pipe between valve

and tub spout (No PEX)! Do not reduce the inner pipe diameter!

8

8E

ENGLISH

6B

COLD

6E

6 SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

Proper ttings for your valve body type are required.
Connect water Supply Lines (6A) to Valve Body Inlets (6B). Hot water supply lines

go into left inlet. Cold water supply lines go into right inlet. (Supply lines are not
included). Please follow manufacturer’s instructions when installing supply lines.

IRON PIPE: Valve Body Inlets (6B) and Outlets (6C) are designed to
accommodate 1/2-14 NPT pipe. Use thread sealant or PTFE Plumber’s tape

on all threaded ttings, according to manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION: For iron pipes, it is not recommended to reduce outlet pipe

diameter.
PEX PIPE: Valve Body inlets (6B) are designed to accommodate a 1/2” PEX

pipe and outlets (6C) are designed to accommodate a 1/2” copper pipe.
Remove Plaster Guard (6D).

NOTE: For PEX, be sure to use correct tting for crimping and / or the

correct tool for cold expansion.
COPPER PIPE: Valve Body inlets (6B) and outlets (6C) are designed to

accommodate a 1/2” copper pipe.

WARNING: Remove Plaster Guard (6D), Backup Plate (6E) and Cartridge

Assembly (6F) prior to soldering any inlet or outlet connections. Failure to do
so can result in water damage.
prior to soldering (see step 12).

For valves with integral stops, open valve stems

8A

30” Min

8C

8D

This Part Is Supplied For

Shower Only Installation

8 SHOWER ONLY OUTLET CONNECTIONS

Connect Shower Outlet Pipe (8A) to Valve Body (8B). Plug Bottom Outlet (8C)
with Pipe Plug (8D). Connect Pipe Elbow (8E) (not included) to end of the pipe.
For copper pipe outlets, we recommend using drop elbows (8E) (not included).

Securely fasten to framing or other solid support. The height for the outlet

pipe is measured from center of pipe elbow to center of valve body, as shown.

WARNING: For Iron Pipe Connections or threaded ttings, use thread

sealant or PTFE Plumber’s tape according to manufacturer’s instructions.

3

8B

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9 10

9E

ENGLISH

9D

9C

9B

10A

10D

10B

ONOFF

10D

9H

9B

9F

9A

9A

9A

9G

9C

10A

10 PRESSURE TESTING VALVE

Use two 1/2" iron pipe plugs (10A) (not included) on both Shower Outlet (10B)
and Tub Outlet (10C). Turn Stem (10D) counterclockwise to full on position
and check all connections for leaks. Rotate Stem (10D) clockwise to turn off.
Look for leaks from the outlets.

WARNING: Pressure testing is not to exceed 250 PSI. Make sure

pressure is balanced between hot and cold inlets.

WARNING: Differential pressure of hot and cold inlets must not exceed

100 PSI.

CAUTION: Slowly remove pipe plugs (10A) from tub and shower outlets

to relieve pressure.

11 UNIT START UP

Turn on water supplies, and check all connections for leaks.

10C

12

12A

9G

9J

9 CARTRIDGE REASSEMBLY

Once all pipe joints are soldered, reassemble the Cartridge Assembly (9A)
and Backup Plate (9B) into Valve Body (9C). Be sure that Notch (9D) from
the Bonnet (9E) is pointing down (For back-to-back installation see step 20).

WARNING: When reassembling unit, be sure that Tabs (9F) from the

Cartridge Assembly (9A) are set properly on the Valve Body groves (9G).

WARNING: When reassembling the Cartridge Assembly (9A) and Backup

Plate (9B), be certain that the placement of the O-ring (9H) is within the groove
and not pinched between the backup ange (9G) and casting wall (9J). Failure
to do so will result in water leaks and water damage.

12D

12C

12A

12B

12 MODEL WITH INTEGRAL VALVE STOPS

Integral Stops (12A) provide an alternate means to shut off the water supply. With
a at head screwdriver (12B), the entire water supply can be shut off by rotating

the valve stem (12C) clockwise. The integral stops can be used for temporary
shutting off the water supply to allow access to the cartridge assembly (12D) for
maintenance.

4

ENGLISH

13 15

13C

ENGLISH

15A

13A

13B

13 FLUSHING

For Tub and Shower Combinations

Turn on water supply lines by rotating Stem (13A) counterclockwise allowing
water to ow from tub spout outlet (13B) until all foreign matter has cleared the
line. Water should not be owing from shower outlet (13C) during this test. If
water is owing from shower outlet, please check your valve to see that the
casting mark “SHWR” is facing up (see step 4).

14

15B

15B

15B

15A

15C

15D

14C

14B

14A

14 FLUSHING

For shower Only Installation

Be sure to plug Bottom Outlet with Pipe Cap or Plug (14A) using Thread Sealant.
Rotate stem (14B) counterclockwise, allowing water to ow from shower outlet
(14C) until all foreign matter has cleared the line.
If water ow becomes low or no ow at all, (refer to Step 20).

15A

15B

15D

15A

15C

15B

LIMITED TRAVELFULL TRAVEL

15 TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment Gear (15A) is factory-set to prevent stem from reaching full hot
position. To adjust stem rotation: Remove Adjustment Gear (15A). Rotate
Stem (15B) counterclockwise to determine a maximum desired temperature.
Replace Gear (15A) aligning Adjustment Stop (15C) to stem Tab Surface (15D)
so Stem (15B) cannot move beyond adjusted point.

5

16

ENGLISH

16A

16B

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NON STANDARD INSTALLATIONS

18

18B

18C

SHWR

4” Dia

18B

TUB

16 PLASTERGUARD REPLACEMENT

Replace plasterguard (16A) into Valve Body and secure with Screws (16B).
Proceed to nish wall.

17

1 1/4” Dia

4 3/4” Dia

18D

18C

18 THIN WALL INSTALLATION

Knock out Center Section (18A) of Plaster Guard (18B) and remove Screws
(18D). For installation of thin walls, use Support Plate (18C) in addition to
Plaster Guard (18B). For installation to other wall types, do not use Support
Plate (18C). Use of Plaster Guard (18B) is optional. For center hole on a thin
wall use 4” diameter.

18A

19

19C

1 1/4” Dia

17 FINISH WALL PREPARATION

Make appropriate holes to nished wall. Price Pster recommends that all Tub
Spout and Shower Outlet holes be 1 1/4” diameter. For center hole on plaster

wall use 4 3/4” diameter.

CAUTION: Make sure that leak tests and ushing are performed before

preparing the nished wall.

HOT COLD

19A

19 REVERSED INLET LINES

If hot and cold inlets are reversed (back-to-back installation), (19C) unscrew
the plaster guard and bonnet assembly. Rotate the Bonnet Assembly (19A)
180° with Notch (19B) facing up and reassemble.

19B

COLD HOT

19A

6

180°